Lauter Knall am Flughafen Riyadh – Flüge werden gestrichen

A loud blast was heard at the international airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Witnesses reported hearing the explosion and seeing airport personnel begin to evacuate passengers from the terminal area.

Following the blast, airport authorities ordered the evacuation of travelers from the affected zones. Several airlines subsequently announced the cancellation of flights scheduled to depart from or arrive at the Riyadh airport, leaving many passengers stranded.

The flight cancellations affected multiple carriers, though specific airlines and the number of flights affected were not detailed. The airport remained closed to commercial traffic for several hours as safety checks and emergency procedures were carried out.

The incident occurred amid an escalation of missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Iran‑aligned Houthi group. The Houthi movement has intensified its attacks in recent weeks, prompting heightened security alerts across the kingdom.

Saudi officials have not released an official statement on the cause of the blast, and investigations are reportedly underway to determine whether the explosion was related to the ongoing regional conflict or resulted from another source.